Whirlybird Mix (Nasturtium)
Latin Name: Tropaeolum nanum
Item #: 5482513
Difficulty:
Easy
Edible:
Yes
Hanging Basket Type
Yes
(12-18 in/30-45 cm) dwarf, non-trailing Nasturtium that grows up to 18 inches tall. The semi-double flowers face upward above the compact foliage and come in a mix of gold, orange, red, peach and yellow.
(12-18 in/30-45 cm) dwarf, non-trailing Nasturtium that grows up to 18 inches tall. The semi-double flowers face upward above the compact foliage and come in a mix of gold, orange, red, peach and yellow. Recommended for beds and borders as well as patio containers, or as a beneficial plant tucked into vegetable gardens in full sun or partial shade. Pkt. contains 25 seeds.
NASTURTIUM
Annual 12 - 24 in/31 - 61 cm 175 seeds per oz/28 gr
CULTURE: Sow outdoors May 1st-20th, after ground has become warm. Try to maintain a soil temp. of 70°F/21°C for best results. Plants should bloom in about 50 days from seed and do the best in poor ground. Rich or highly fertilized ground produces lots of leaves but few flowers! Thin seedlings to 8 in/20 cm apart. Use a systemic insecticide to control black aphids.
